Benytone Vintage Dress Watch

Benytone Vintage Dress Watch The 1970s were the golden age of colorful dials. Major manufacturers such as Piaget, Rolex, and Corum set the trends with genuine natural-stone dials made from lapis, onyx, or malachite—and many smaller Swiss houses embraced the aesthetic with beautifully lacquered or printed dials, often executed to a surprisingly high standard. This Benytone is an authentic example of that era: Its green dial with a striped malachite look echoes the visual language of the great originals without pretending to be something it is not. It is precisely this honest interpretation that makes Watches like this so sought-after among collectors today—those looking for the spirit of the 1970s without having to pay a premium for major names. The rectangular, tank-shaped case, approximately 23 mm wide, is gold-plated and features a beautifully executed Florentine finish on the bezel. This finishing technique gives the metal a matte, textile-like appearance and is a direct echo of the Buccellati-inspired Italian jewelry aesthetic of the 1960s and 1970s. The dial, rendered in various shades of green, shifts between dark forest green and bright emerald green depending on the light and is framed by slender, delicate gold Dauphine hands. The watch is powered by a classic Swiss manual-winding movement—the calm, mechanical ritual of winding is part of the true appeal of such vintage pieces for many collectors. The watch is presented in good vintage condition, with fine age-appropriate wear and polishing marks on the case. The dial is very clean and shows only minimal signs of aging. The stainless-steel case back is signed “Swiss 392.” It is important to note that the supplied green strap is heavily worn and should be replaced. A new leather strap in green, cognac, or black would immediately give the watch a new lease on life. An honest collector’s piece for anyone who appreciates 1970s design and colorful dials. Brand/Model: Benytone Vintage Dress Watch Reference: 392 (case number / model) Diameter: Approx. 23 mm wide (rectangular tank shape) Case: Gold-plated with a Florentine finish on the bezel, stainless-steel case back Strap: Green leather strap with pin buckle (heavily worn, should be replaced) Movement: Swiss manual-winding movement Dial: Green malachite-style dial with striped banding (lacquered / printed), applied Benytone signature, “Swiss” at 6 o’clock, gold-colored Dauphine hands Functions: Hours, minutes Water Resistance: Vintage (not tested) Condition: Good, honest vintage condition. Case with age-appropriate wear and polishing marks. Clean dial. Movement running. Strap heavily worn and should be replaced. Scope of Delivery: Watch